Where you stay

Gangtok

4 nights

The Royal Heritage (Premium Room)

Lachung

1 night

Hotel Apple Valley Inn, Lachung (Deluxe)

5 nights in 2 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Meals
• Pickup and drop
• Welcome Drink on Arrival

Trip details

Day by day

1. Day 1 Gangtok

   Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

   Welcome to the charming land of North East. An agent’s representative will receive you at the Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and escort you to your hotel. Upon arrival, register yourself at the reception and relax for some time. The first day of your vacation trip to Gangtok can be spent at leisure.
   Stroll around the local markets or satisfy the palate with scrumptious Tibetan food.
   You can spend the rest of the day at leisure or go for a walk to Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Marg Gangtok, a great place to chill out in the evenings. The country's first litter and spit-free zone, no vehicular traffic is allowed into the Marg.
   After a well-spent day come back to the hotel to mark an end to your first day of the North East Gangtok holiday.
   Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: 126 Km
   Travel time (Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok): 4 Hours

   Night in Gangtok · The Royal Heritage (Premium Room)
2. Day 2 Lachung

   Transfer from Gangtok to Lachung

   After breakfast, we will proceed to Lachung. The route meanders through small villages with valleys up to forest grove of Kabi Langchuk.
   
   Shinghik comes next with its promises of one of the most glorious views of Kanchenjunga. Situated at an altitude of over 4000 ft Singhik offers the desired break to the travelers on the way to Lachung. Also visit seven sister waterfall , Naga waterfall etc.
   
   Visit Chungthang- the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachun Chu (river) and Vimnala falls waterfalls.
   
   Reach Lachung in the late afternoon. Have leisure time. Night stay.

   Night in Lachung · Hotel Apple Valley Inn, Lachung (Deluxe)
3. Day 3 Gangtok

   Sightseeing at Yumthang, Back to Gangtok

   Early morning drive to Yumthang Valley, an alpine flower valley in North Sikkim.
   
   Enjoy the scenic landscape and hot Spring and drive further for 30kms to Yumesamdong (Charges Extra) or Zero Point close to Tibet Border, one of the highest motorable roads in Sikkim Full day excursion to Yumthang Valley.
   
   The valley is covered with snow during January to March & with rhododendrons during April & May.
   
   By evening drive back to Gangtok. Night stay.

   Night in Gangtok · The Royal Heritage (Premium Room)
4. Day 4 Gangtok

   Excursion tour to Baba Mandir and Tsomgo Lake

   Hop off to Tsomgo Lake, the paradisal stunner of North Sikkim, and seek Baba Harbhajan blessings at the most popular temple of North Sikkim on the second day of your Gangtok Darjeeling trip itinerary.
   Wake up to the refreshing smell of hills and have a filling breakfast before proceeding for the day’s sightseeing tour. Set off on your excursion to Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok. Known for changing colors, Tsomgo Lake is among the most visited tourist attraction in Gangtok.
   Further, visit the famous Baba Mandir built in fond memory of Late Major Baba Harbhajan Singh. Return to your hotel and end this tiring day of your Gangtok-Darjeeling holiday with a revitalizing dose of sleep.
   Tip:- You can also visit the Nathu La Pass (Inerline Permit Required, Charges Extra)
   Distance from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake: 40 Km
   Travel Time (Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake): Approx. 1.5 hours

   Night in Gangtok · The Royal Heritage (Premium Room)
5. Day 5 Gangtok

   Gangtok Local Sightseeing

   Initiate your journey by visiting Ban Jhakri falls a 100-foot waterfall located in a landscaped park with a forested area with a man-made lake inside the park.
   Head to visit Enchey monastery one of the largest monasteries in Sikkim and one of the finest architecture in the world and also visit the Do drul Chorten stupa, Tashi View point.
   Now move to visit Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology the most prestigious research institute of its kind in the world. Apart from an attractive museum, it has over 200 Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art.
   The next destination is Gangtok Ropeway, which had a breathtaking experience by moving at the highest point of Gangtok City. Also, visit the Hanuman Tok which is one of the viewpoints.
   Enjoy evening roaming in a local market and overnight stay at a hotel.

   Night in Gangtok · The Royal Heritage (Premium Room)
6. Day 6

   Departure – Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)

   Your memorable North East tour package itinerary comes to an end this day leaving you with sweet memories of the trip to Gangtok.
   Post breakfast, complete check-out formalities and proceed to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station to leave for your onward destination with nostalgic memories of your North East holiday.
   Tip: you can enjoy river rafting at Teesta River, Malli. (service charges extra direct pay to the service provider)
   Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling: 126 Km
   Travel time (Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling): 4 Hours

Notes from the tour operator